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Principal Technical Artist

Technical Artists support the game development process by creating and maintaining tools, scripts, and pipelines that optimise and streamline art production workflows. They serve as a bridge between art and programming, ensuring that assets meet technical requirements while integrating efficiently into the production pipeline. Their work involves developing tools within various DCC applications, optimising assets for performance across platforms, and resolving technical issues related to rendering and asset implementation. They contribute to the creation and upkeep of metadata systems, support automation for asset processing, and facilitate efficient collaboration across departments. Common collaborators include art, animation, and engineering teams, with frequent coordination to ensure smooth integration and functional workflows throughout the asset pipeline.

Salary

£45k - £121.4k

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  • Extensive experience using multiple related software and packages (e.g., Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Creative Suite, SideFX Houdini, Zbrush, Substance Suite).
  • Expertise in Python and PyQt, with experience in at least one additional scripting or programming language (C++, C#, JavaScript, etc.)
  • Experience with OpenCV, OpenTimelineIO, USD, Rez.
  • Experience with common database query languages, APIs, and structuring data.
  • Experience with leveraging CI/CD systems to automate testing and deployment of tools.
  • Expertise in shader development, reviewing and optimising
  • Experience working with external vendors and technology partners

Software & Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

3ds Max

Houdini

ZBrush

Substance

Adobe CS

Python

PyQt

C

C

JavaScript

OpenCV

OTIO

USD

Rez

CI/CD

Shader Tools

Technical Areas

Tools/scripts/pipeline development

asset metadata systems & automation

cross-dept workflows

performance/renderer/shader optimisation

vendor/partner coordination

shader/material creation

team mentorship

Interpersonal Skills

Cross-team collaboration

Vendor/partner coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Technical leadership